Speech & Language Therapy Assistant
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The Cambian Group, the UK’s largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant.
Job Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and interested individual to work as part of the Speech and Language Therapy team. This post will combine clinical and administrative support roles: you will be working directly with individual students or groups to deliver therapy programmes, under the direction of a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT), supporting SLTs in assessment of resident’s communication skills, reporting on students’ progress, providing support with resources for individuals and contributing to the development of the Inclusive Communication Environment. You will receive regular supervision and, as part of the Cambian SLT service, be eligible for training.
Candidate Profile
It is essential that the successful candidate has an interest in communication and has worked with young people with autism, severe learning disabilities and challenging behaviour and experience of complex needs would be an advantage. Basic IT skills and the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team for all aspects of this post are essential.
Successful candidates will have to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.
- Division
- Cambian
- Department
- East Midlands (Edu)
- Role
- Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
- Location
- Cambian New Elizabethan School
About Cambian
Cambian is part of the CareTech Group. Cambian has over 30 years of experience providing education and care for children and young people aged 7–25 years old. Our specialist schools, colleges and associated residential provisions support young people with a range of complex needs including Autism and Social, Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs, as well as learning difficulties, and other co-existing conditions such as ADHD, OCD, anxiety, dyslexia and sensory issues. We work with a majority of local authorities in England and Wales and provide support for children across the UK.